Well thanks fella's nearly but not quite and nobody gets the coconut!!!!!
Skimmer Fan, I had seen this site which deals with the current business involving carrying on 200 ton plus barges but felt awkward phoning the M.D. and asking if she had a photo of one of her barges 'back view' and out of the water. having said that I am becoming desperate so who knows.
Lighterman, thanks again although the one shown on Apolloduck for sale is a dumb barge and I wish to have a prop and motor. Always thought this a strange name for a site selling boats!
Blazer, Stephan they look really good and I am sure you will have great fun setting up the towing, would love to be there for the 'maiden voyage'.
Never fail to be surprised and grateful for all of the help on offer from the members of M.B.M. Many thanks Chris G